by Valerie Schroth

Feb 21, 2013

01:16 PM

It's Restaurant Week in Darien

As one of the most affluent towns in Connecticut (and thus the whole nation), Darien has always been a rarefied, bastion of preppiness. But in recent years the town has shed its Stepford Wife-ian aura, and let its hair down a bit. The main drag (aka the Boston Post Road) is livelier than ever, with fun shops like Helen Ainson, Baubles and Olivette, and there’s a great array of interesting restaurants. If you haven’t gotten to any of the latter, this is your chance—12 are participating in the town’s Restaurant Week, Feb. 24 through March 1.

It’s great, you can get a deal on practically any food you’re in the mood for—tacos, Indian, red meat, pizza, cheese fondue and more. (Mmmmm, cheese fondue, how good would that taste on one of these cold, blustery days??) So whether this is your first foray or a return visit to an old favorite, what better time to make a trip to Darien?!

It's Restaurant Week in Darien

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Table Hopping is your guide to food, restaurants and more across Connecticut, dished up by senior editor Valerie Schroth. If it's a tidbit on a hot new chef, a tip on a cozy little dining spot or the latest on the latest on the state culinary scene, this is the place to get your fill.